The refurbishment of the former DoubleTree by Hilton London Kensington will see it reopen and rebrand under Curio Collection by Hilton, restoring much of the property’s 1870s architecture. Curio Collection by Hilton Kensington will be home to two restaurants, an all-day-dining brasserie offering French fusion cuisine, and Botanica, a light and leafy atrium with afternoon … [Read more...]
Second reunion Des Gastronomes winner announced
"Extremely close, but a unanimous choice." "An inspirational and dedicated hotelier, proving consistently that he is a very strong leader who achieves proven high results." "A role model in all that he delivers." These were just a few of the comments from judges leading to Andras Lakezi, food and drink manager at the Kimpton Fitzroy London (formerly The Principal London), … [Read more...]
Pubs see low or no alcohol beer becoming more popular with drinkers
A new study by Carlsberg UK, shows consumers across the UK believe that low or no alcohol beer is becoming more socially acceptable. The brewer behind a growing collection of low and no alcohol beers commissioned a study carried out by OnePoll, which delved into the drinking habits of 2,000 UK adults, with a particular focus on low or no alcohol beers. The study found 59% of … [Read more...]
Shelter to benefit from new Chelsea superfood bar, and David Beckham’s approval
Brazilian superfood brand Acai Berry, which gained overnight popularity when David Beckham posed for photos with the co-owner, is to open a superfood bar on the King’s Road, Chelsea later this month. The store will operate a ‘pay what you like’ policy on opening day, Saturday 24 November, where instead of paying the normal price for food and drink customers will be asked to … [Read more...]
The Bushmills Inn is crowned Best Hotel in Ireland
Best Loved Hotels hosted a black-tie Awards ceremony in The King’s Head Hotel, Cirencester, on Monday 12th November, which was attended by some of the UK’s top independent hoteliers. The Best Loved Awards, now in their 4th year, celebrated a whole host of winners, representing the ‘Best of the Best’ of the company’s UK, Irish and international hotel portfolios. All of the … [Read more...]